Earth Jurisprudence is an emerging legal theory that calls on us to abandon our current anthropocentric (human-centered) view of the environment in favor of an ecocentric or Earth-centered system of law and governance. It recognizes the interconnectedness of the earth as a self-organizing and regulating entity, and humankind’s role a vital piece of that larger whole. It provides a forum for discussions of the impacts our current legal and policy choices will have on future generation of all species. Earth Jurisprudence is a forward looking, inclusive and systems based philosophy that supports hearty environmental regulation and embraces a connection with environmental ethics and social justice.
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